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NWACC student Joseph Mendiola strikes a pose as Bill Starbuck from “110 in the Shade,” the spring musical presented at NWACC.
The musical, “110 in the Shade,” was performed April 24, 25, and 26 and told the story of a Texas community seeking rain for their drought-stricken region.
NWACC Music/NWACC Theatre Departments presented the musical adaptation of the book by N. Richard Nash, which was based on his play, “The Rainmaker,” Music was by Harvey Schmidt, with lyrics by Tom Jones and orchestration by Jonathan Tunick.
Professor Stephanie Freeman directed. Professor Drew Morris was the music director. Professor Freda Goodman was the vocal coach, and Curt Gilgen was the technical director. Production collaborative pianist was Rebecca Harrold, and choreography was by Dani Mott.
NWACC Music/Theatre student Angela Allen made her debut on the White Auditorium stage as the wistful yet wise-cracking Lizzie Curry. Other cast members were NWACC students Joseph Mendiola, Hidgens Leonard, Dave McWhorter, Jordyn Bunting, David Fox, Jina Her, Destaney Marie, and Dylan Head, with Professor Doug Krueger and NWACC librarian Jadzia Craft, along with community member Simon Marie.
